<p>I sent in my deposit to Hopkins but 2 days ago I was offered a spot at Wash U from the waitlist. I live in the northeast and would like to study engineering & art. What is the best option?</p>
<p>I am in a very similar situation. I am choosing Hopkins. What kind of engineering? If BME, then go with Hopkins.</p>
<p>If you are looking to customize programs and combine your interest in engineering with art, then I would go for WashU. You can double major across the art and engineering programs or even create your own major.</p>
<p>WashU has an art school and a much stronger art program than JHU. While JHU might win for engineering, it is not going to give you the combination of your interests the way WashU will.</p>
<p>Also, the schools have very different "vibes". JHU is known to be somewhat "intense" while WashU is more mid-western friendly and less cut-throat. Which environment do you see as being a better fit for you?</p>
<p>I really like the Wash U laid-back people, even though I am a competitive person I like collaborating with others and socializing. I think I might major in Environmental Engineering or Civil Engineering and I might take some Architecture classes. The Wash U campus is beautiful. I think my parents want me to go to Hopkins because of its closer proximity.</p>
<p>cbgb215, if you are interested in architecture as well, WashU really is a great choice. It gives you the flexiblity to explore your interests in art and architecture. JHU simply can't provide you with that. </p>
<p>I understand your parents desire to keep you closer to home. Are they flexible on this issue? If so, I think your interest in art and architecture as well as engineering makes a strong argument for selecting WashU.</p>
<p>One thing you may want to do is visit <a href="https://acadinfo.wustl.edu/%5B/url%5D">https://acadinfo.wustl.edu/</a>
and click on 'Course Listings' on the left side of the screen (you don't have to have a password/username to see it). That way, you can explore the course offerings, and see when they are offered, so you can really see if it will be possible to do what you want in the engineering and architecture schools. In theory, yes, of course you can do both, but in practice, due to the schedules, some things don't always work out. Plus, it's just interesting to see all the courses that are offered! Good luck with your decision!</p>